With surprisingly undiplomatic frankness, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.N. Yuriy Sergeyev criticized the man who just days ago was President of his country, Viktor Yanukovych.

“The main direction is to be associated with European Union,” Sergeyev told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour from New York. “This is what the previous government and the president tried to [persuade] the population, and they betrayed [them].”

He was referring to the sudden decision by Yanukovych last November to call off a trade deal with the European Union. That move set off months of protests and ultimately the removal of the president.

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Even Ukraine’s own diplomat blasts Yanukovych government. Such is not surprising as the new government, whoever it is said anybody having contact with the old government has no place in Ukraine politics. The investment of Germany in the name of the EU but not the EU is considerable. A conflict of interest between America and Germany will result.

We, Ukrainian , appeal to the UN to all democratic forces ! We – not fighters ! Ukrainian grandfather's great-grandfather of fighting for their freedom, the right to live in the historic land of their ancestors, speak their language . Deeply revered historical and spiritual heritage of Ukraine , culture and national traditions of the Ukrainian people. Always proud that Ukraine is a multinational , along with live Ukrainian Russians, Poles , Georgians , Armenians , Jews , Tatars , Moldovans and other ethnic groups . Ukraine has always ruled the world. Yanukovych broke this balance . He and supporters of the Kremlin usurped all power . In the eastern Ukraine and Crimea regions began mass created pro-Russian organizations . Ukrainian language ousted from all areas of use. Ukrainians not only caught up in the backyard. Kremlin agents miscall Ukrainian fascists banderivtsivtsyamy " brown plague " extremists and terrorists. We believe Yanukovych traitor who sold Putin and Ukraine vv'yazav Ukrainian nation in a war with Russia ! Putin away from UKRAINE ! Crimea – Ukraine it !

The UN, the U.S., Canada , Britain , the European Union ! Moscow has never recognized the independence of Ukraine and openly promoted its supremacy over ethnic Ukrainian . Not recognized by the Ukrainian right to have their own state, their own language , creed free . MP declares that Ukraine – the historic land of Rus , Kyiv – the capital cities Russians, Russians , Belarusians and Ukrainian – the only Ruthenian people who share a language and Russian Orthodoxy under the MP. With the arrival of the East, South and Crimea created Ruski centers, pro- nationalist organizations that do not recognize the state as the state language , Ukrainian symbols and Ukraine as a state. Those who defended the idea of ​​statehood and Ukrainian language Putin and Yanukovych were seen as terrorists and " brown plague ". Yanukovych uzurpuvalasya full power. Ukrainian language vytisnylasya Russian. Kremlin has actively started to implement the program of the division of the Ukrainian nation into two hostile camps. But Yevomaydan united all Ukrainian . Ukrainian – YEDAYTESYA ! Putin – away from Ukraine !

Bashar Al Jafaari, Assad Ambassador to the U.N., still justifies the mass murder and genocide against the Syrian people committed by his master Chemical Assad; both criminals should be brought to justice.

The problem of Ukraine, just like many other countries nowadays, is that every politician elected to present interests of the nation is first concerned of his own prosperity rather then prosperity of the nation he suppose to serve. And to change a president or government is often not enough, the whole system should be changed, the mindset of politicians and governors should be changed. And this is the most challenging part as moral values and self interest are two main oppositions of an individual.

Ukraine could be very rich because people were smart and agriculture was perfect.
But istead working hard Ukraine started a money game switching from Russia to Europe and back.
A new govenment will not survive without a fast donation. Who can pay so much money without any chance to return? EU has own problems. Germans can't work so hard too long to survive other countries. Russia lost $3B from $15B. If Ukraine were smart it could take all $15B and after kick out Yanukovich through a legitime election and after go to EU. So we have to expect collapce of this government in end of March when gas pipe would be shut down.
But money can be collected from the rich people like during October Revolution. It is very popular solution for poor people.
So we have just one question. Who wil be a new Ukrainian tirane? A new Stalin or new Hitler?
Because Ukraine is under nationalists second one would be preferable. They have a good ritoric, well-organized
Sorry, guys. No choice. I cry. Kiev my Motherland.

Viktor Yanukovych appers to be one product of former USSR experiment with capitalism. Individuals amassed fortune in the process of privatization. [by acting as sales agents in the sale of government owned corporations. Or, buying government owned corporations themselves at give-away prices, for example]

Anyway, if they can prove the properties were ill-gotten wealth of Viktor Yanukovych then maybe they can use it as an official Presidential retreat house or something.

We, Ukrainian , appeal to the UN to all democratic forces ! We – not fighters ! Ukrainian grandfather's great-grandfather of fighting for their freedom, the right to live in the historic land of their ancestors, speak their language . Deeply revered historical and spiritual heritage of Ukraine , culture and national traditions of the Ukrainian people. Always proud that Ukraine is a multinational , along with live Ukrainian Russians, Poles , Georgians , Armenians , Jews , Tatars , Moldovans and other ethnic groups . Ukraine has always ruled the world. Yanukovych broke this balance . He and supporters of the Kremlin usurped all power . In the eastern Ukraine and Crimea regions began mass created pro-Russian organizations . Ukrainian language ousted from all areas of use. Ukrainians not only caught up in the backyard. Kremlin agents miscall Ukrainian fascists banderivtsivtsyamy " brown plague " extremists and terrorists. We believe Yanukovych traitor who sold Putin and Ukraine vv'yazav Ukrainian nation in a war with Russia ! Putin away from UKRAINE ! Crimea – Ukraine it !

The UN, the U.S., Canada , Britain , the European Union ! Moscow has never recognized the independence of Ukraine and openly promoted its supremacy over ethnic Ukrainian . Not recognized by the Ukrainian right to have their own state, their own language , creed free . MP declares that Ukraine – the historic land of Rus , Kyiv – the capital cities Russians, Russians , Belarusians and Ukrainian – the only Ruthenian people who share a language and Russian Orthodoxy under the MP. With the arrival of the East, South and Crimea created Ruski centers, pro- nationalist organizations that do not recognize the state as the state language , Ukrainian symbols and Ukraine as a state. Those who defended the idea of ​​statehood and Ukrainian language Putin and Yanukovych were seen as terrorists and " brown plague ". Yanukovych uzurpuvalasya full power. Ukrainian language vytisnylasya Russian. Kremlin has actively started to implement the program of the division of the Ukrainian nation into two hostile camps. But Yevomaydan united all Ukrainian . Ukrainian – YEDAYTESYA ! Putin – away from Ukraine !

people in Ukraine , could you be more innocent? you really think you can develop a relationship with Russia , while you totally join EU or even Nato family? you can really think Putin will allow Nato's missile only 500km away from his bloody head? come on wake up , man, it is not a fantasy world, you got to learn to be realistic

It seems like there are a lots of divided communities among Ukrainian and the majority don't know what to do next.That's why Russia is taking a chance – knowing that it can do hocus pocus as the way it likes.Too bad!

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